Careers

Grow Your Career In Childcare

At Kids Play we have 15 OFSTED registered settings, so if you have ambition and drive there is every opportunity to develop your career as we continue to grow!

Applicants with enthusiasm and experience are invited for the following positions within our successful Out of School Clubs, Day Nurseries and Pre-Schools.

Why Work For Us?

Kids Play Childcare are committed to employing passionate and enthusiastic staff, and in return, can offer a fantastic benefits package including:

A highly competitive salary
Family friendly flexible working
28 days holiday, increasing with service
Pension scheme
Private health insurance after the first full year of service
Up to a 50% discount on childcare for parents
Continued professional development and training opportunities
Free uniform
Recommend a friend scheme

Click Here to submit your CV and register your interest in working at one of our Nursery & Pre-School locations.

For further information call Lucy Horwood on 07803 007238.

Click a venue to view the available Vacancies:

Childcare Hub – Knowlhill, Milton Keynes

Job Title: Room leader, Childcare, Early Years

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Due to continued success and expansion, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Preschool Room Leader for our Award Winning “Childcare Hub – Home of nature based play” in Knowlhill, Milton Keynes.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities

To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:

We are looking for a confident Preschool Room Leader, or perhaps a Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career? You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role, either as a current Room Leader, or “stepping up” into the role when required.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00 to £21,000.00 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal,School Holidays

Duration: Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire a Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in covering during school holiday periods in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs. You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.
This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Neath Hill, Knowlhill, Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Brooksward Day Nursery – Neath Hill, Milton Keynes

Nursery Manager – Full Time

Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as settings in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Lincoln, High Wycombe, Durham, London and St Albans.

We have a brand new opportunity for a committed, experienced Childcare professional to manage our established and enthusiastic team at our Day Nursery in Neath Hill, Milton Keynes.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Company awards ceremony every 2 years

Purpose of the post:

To develop and maintain the day to day organising and functionality of the setting provisions, leading a team of Practitioners.

To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account.

To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.

Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure the effective daily management of the setting is in accordance with Company Policy, the Children Act 2004, and other relevant legislation; and all Local Authority and OFSTED requirements.
Strive to deliver an outstanding setting.
To maintain staff records and lead appraisals and supervisions.
Be responsible for recruitment, management, training and discipline of all settings staff
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the setting and meet occupancy and financial objectives.
Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
To open and close the setting
To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
Monitor and ensure all agreed Company quality and safety standards are maintained in the setting at all times.
To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
Any other duties that maybe required

Qualifications and Skills

A recognised childcare qualification level 3 or above
A minimum of 3 years experience working with children
The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED standards
Knowledge and understanding of childcare management
Ability to lead childcare team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and outside agencies.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
Experience / knowledge of OFSTED Inspection
Financial management experience
Experience with software packages
First Aid Certificate
A real passion for working with children
A strong command of the English language
Flexibility and punctuality

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £27,500.00 to £30,000.00 /year

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Little Chestnuts Day Nursery – Bletchley, Milton Keynes

No current vacancies.

Wolverton Day Nursery – Wolverton, Milton Keynes

After School Club Practitioner (Part time)

Location: Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

We now have a brand new opportunity available for a, part time Practitioner to join our Wolverton After School Club.

We are looking for someone who can commit to working Monday to Friday, from 2pm to 6pm. During school holidays there may be an option for working 8am-6pm.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a confident After School Club Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will ideally be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

11am-2:00pm, Monday to Friday, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to continued success and growth, we have a brand new role available for a Lunchtime Assistant for our Wolverton Day Nursery in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.

We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Nursery Nurse staff (11am – 2:00pm Monday – Friday).

Please note this position is all year round and NOT term time only.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

You must be available between the hours of 11am-2:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications and Skills

Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
Previous childcare experience
A passion for working with Children
Ideally a qualification in a childcare subject level 2 or above

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Nursery Manager

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery opened its doors in April 2017, and has continued to go from strength to strength. We are a large, unique, nature based nursery onsite at the award winning Mead Open Farm!

Working “down on the farm”, the children have access every day to all the farm facilities, from the play equipment, to helping with the animals, it really is a fabulous environment for them and our staff!

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for an experienced Day Nursery Manager to join the team at this, unique farm based setting!

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm (for up to 5 people)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities:

Ensure the effective daily management of the setting is in accordance with Company Policy, and other relevant legislation; and all Local Authority and OFSTED requirements.
Ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all children registered with the Setting.
Be responsible for Safeguarding in the setting, display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Be responsible for recruitment, management, training and discipline of all settings staff
Monitor and ensure all agreed Company quality and safety standards are maintained in the setting at all times.
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the setting and meet occupancy and financial objectives.

Requirements:

You must have previous experience as a Day Nursery Manager. Managing a large 90+ place day nursery.
NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or other appropriate qualification
A minimum of three years post qualifying experience with children aged 0 to 5 years
Ability to lead childcare team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and outside agencies.
The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED standards
Knowledge and understanding of childcare management
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
Experience / knowledge of OFSTED Inspection
Financial management experience
Experience with software packages
First Aid Certificate

In return for your expertise, knowledge and commitment, we are offering a varied and exciting role that you can really make your own, opportunities for further training and career development, and a very attractive salary and benefits package, including performance related bonuses.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,500.00 to £30,000.00 /year

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Holiday Club Manager – Childcare, Early Years

Job Title: Manager, Leader, Childcare,

Duration: Full time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING / STUDYING TERM TIME ONLY? LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR HOURS OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?

Due to our continued success and expansion of our Nursery, Preschool and Holiday Club, we are looking for an experienced Holiday Club Manager at our successful school holiday club at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard.

You will be required to manage our Holiday club from 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday during all school holidays. Of course we expect you may want a week or 2 off for your own holidays! This can be flexible and arranged. You will be fully supported by the Senior Managers in this role. This could be ideal work for a teacher looking for additional hours during school holidays? Or maybe someone studying their childcare degree?

You will need to be an experienced Childcare professional, and have obtained a minimum of a Level 3 Childcare related Qualification. Previous experience in a similar managerial role would be ideal, but we would also consider qualified practitioners looking to progress their career.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: £9.58 to £9.79 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nurseries MK (General)

Job Title: Seasonal Childcare Practitioners (May – September)

Job Title: Practitioner, Assistant, Nursery, Preschool, Play Work, Childcare, Holiday Club

Duration: Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs from May – September 2019. We have both full and part time opportunities available.

You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.

This position would be ideal work for University students studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during the Summer holiday?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

11:00am – 4pm, Monday to Friday, Bury St Edmunds

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to continued success and growth, we are currently seeking a Lunchtime Assistant for our Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery.

We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Nursery Nurses staff (11:00am – 4pm Monday – Friday).

Please note this position requires you to work ALL YEAR ROUND and is NOT a term time only position.

We are looking for this position to encorporate school pick ups for our after school club, so you must also have a full driving licence and be a confident driver.

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Company awards ceremony every 2 years

Your role will be to assist in the preparation of children’s meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues. Then you will be going to local schools to pick up children and bring them back to our setting for our after school club.

Required Skills

Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
A full, clean UK driving licence
Experience with children aged 0-5 years
Previous professional childcare experience, ideally within a day nursery environment
A passion for working with Children

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nursery Nurse / Childcare Practitioner – Choose your own hours!

Bury St Edmunds

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, St Albans and London. Due to our continued success we now have an exciting opportunity available for a Practitioner to join us on a Bank Staff basis. Providing sickness and holiday cover to our Bury St Edmunds based nursery.

Responsibilities and Duties

To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment. This unique position will allow you to work the hours you are available. Rather than being committed to a full time, permanent contract.

You must be reliable, and flexible enough to cover sometimes at short notice. This position will require you to undergo a full DBS clearance.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Early Years – Nursery Nurse / Childcare Practitioner – Full time

Bury St Edmunds

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for an experienced, qualified Practitioner to join our Bury St Edmunds Nursery setting, working in our Preschool room with children aged 3-4 years.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

What are we looking for?:

We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Out of School Clubs and Holiday Clubs

Job Title: Deputy Manager – After School and Holiday Club (Childcare)

Permanent contract, Full and part time available

Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks

Are you experienced and qualified in childcare? Wanting something more from your career?

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London, Durham, Lincoln, High Wycombe and St Albans. Due to expansion and continued success, we are currently seeking an experienced Professional to work as Deputy Manager for our successful After School and Holiday club in Knowlhill, Milton Keynes.

This unique position can be available on either a full or part time basis.

The role:

To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account.To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.

You will be required to work in our After School and Holiday Club. Hours are: 2:30pm-6:30pm (After School). Holiday club runs from 8am-6:30pm. All hours are Monday to Friday.

Additional morning hours are available term time in our nurseries should you wish to work them.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Company awards ceremony every 2 years

What are we looking for?:

You will need to be an experienced Childcare professional, and have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 NVQ or CACHE Diploma in Childcare. Previous experience in a similar managerial role would be ideal, but we would also consider qualified practitioners looking to progress their career.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Practitioner/Play Worker

Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes

Due to continued success and expansion, we have a new vacancy available for a Breakfast and After School Club Practitioner to join us at our Long Meadow Primary School setting in Milton Keynes.

The position is part time, working 5 mornings and afternoons per week, Monday – Fridays, from 7:30-9am for Breakfast Club, and then 3pm-6pm, for After School Club. During school holidays you will be working in our holiday club from 8am-6pm.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children aged 4-12 years.
To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

These positions offer huge job satisfaction, working in a varied and exciting working environment where no two days are the same! This would be an excellent opportunity for both experienced childcare professionals, and also recent graduates, or anyone wishing to start their career in this industry.

Ideally, you will have a childcare related qualification, with relevant experience, though we can offer ongoing training and qualifications whilst working.

You must be passionate about working with children, and this will be evident in your CV.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal, School Holidays

Duration:Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Head Office

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Willows Farm Day Nursery

Early Years Practitioner – Nursery – Full Time

Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to the continued success at Willows Farm Day Nursery we are extending our facilities and are now looking for a Level 2/3 qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our Preschool team, working on a full time basis with children aged 3-4 years old.
We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the nursery, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Holiday Club Assistant – Seasonal, All school holidays!
Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Holiday Club Practitioner to join both our Holiday club, and our Nursery rooms on a seasonal contract, to provide cover during all school holidays.
This is an amazing and unique opportunity to gain some fantastic experience, working with children aged 3-12 years, in a wonderful farm based setting.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony
We operate during all school holidays: February, Easter, May, Summer, October and Christmas.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment.
This position would be ideal for a college or university student studying childcare, and would provide great experience for your CV. Or a term time only teacher looking to earn an additional income during holidays?
You must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of the nursery. Pay rate will be dependant on qualification level. Due to location, applicants with a full UK driving licence and transport are preferred.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Bank Staff – Early Years Practitioner – Flexible

Location: London Colney, Nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Bank Early Years Practitioners to join our Nursery rooms on a flexible, 20 hours per week Bank Staff contract, covering staff holidays/sickness etc. This will allow full flexibility as you are only contracted to 20 hours per week.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, however it is essential you have experience in a similar environment.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Since opening its doors in 2013, Willows Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought after settings in the area. As a purpose built environment, located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery.
You must be reliable, flexible and live within a commutable distance of the nursery.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

topsy turvy Day Nursery

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant – Day Nursery

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults.

In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our nursery, working with children aged 0-5 years.

Our Kitchen Assistant role is Monday – Friday 10.00-14.00

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Job Summary

To be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen
To prepare and present a freshly cooked lunchtime meal, including a dessert for the children in our care.
The kitchen assistant must also provide suitable alternatives to accommodate for children with allergies, particular dietary requests and those who observe religious beliefs.
Ensure that all meals provided follow the menu and are at a suitable temperature for the children’s consumption..
To adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
To complete food orders within the allocated budget
To order the correct amount of food required for the weeks meals and snack times
To ensure that food is served promptly to each room
To prepare adequate portion sizes to meet the children’s individual needs, ensuring there is always the option for second servings
Reporting equipment, maintenance problems to the Nursery manager

You must have previous experience in this type of position, the ideal candidate should have worked in a similar environment working with various dietary requirements. (Nursery/School/Retirement home etc).

Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits:

Discounted/free food

Reference ID: TTDN-KA

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.00 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Dinner Assistant – Nursery, Childcare, Early Years

Part time, permanent

We require someone from 4-7pm Monday to Friday, ALL YEAR ROUND

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties

To supervise and care for children under the direction of the nursery practitioners during dinner.
To work in partnership with the nursery practitioners in supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development.
To help to serve dinner, support the children during meals and clear dishes, cups/beakers and cutlery once meal is finished.
To make sure that any food on the floor and tables is cleared away as soon as the children finish meals.
To help to tidy away resources as required by nursery practitioners.
To ensure that the manager’s policies and procedures are followed at all times and to ensure that Ofsted standards are followed.
To work as part of a team in providing safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged from birth to 4.5 years.
To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintain adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
To assist the manager in ensuring the company’s equal opportunity policy is adhered to.
To treat information of matters relating to work within the setting as confidential.
Any other duties in regards to the setting.

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above
Ideally some previous experience working in childcare
A real passion for working with children
A strong command of the English language
Flexibility and punctuality

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £8.33 to £9.20 /hour

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years, Bank Staff

Duration: Guaranteed 16 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for Practitioners to work with us on a flexible Bank Staff basis. We are looking for people who can be flexible to work various shifts.You will be guaranteed a minimum of 16 hours per week. You must be available around our opening hours of 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years
Responsibilities and Duties
To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account. To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.
Qualifications and Skills
• A recognised qualification in Childcare and Development, ideally level 3 or above
• Practical experience within a similar environment, and a passion for children and childcare
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Rand Farm Park Day Nursery

Room leader, Childcare, Early Years

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Are you a Room Leader looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want a new challenge? Something different, and unique?

Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are opening our brand new 96 place day nursery at Rand Farm Park in September 2019, and there is a vacancy for an experienced Baby Room Leader who can be responsible for the day to day running of the under 3’s room in this new, unique farm based setting.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities

To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:

We are looking for a confident, experienced Baby Room Leader. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role working with babies aged 0-12 months old.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00 to £21,000.00 /year

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Adventure Valley Day Nursery

No current vacancies.

Odds Farm Park Day Nursery

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner, Childcare, Nursery

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want a new challenge? Something different, and unique? Do you love the idea of outdoor play and nature based learning?
Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 6 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds London, and Farm Park based nurseries in St Albans, Leighton Buzzard, Lincoln and Durham.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are opening our brand new 96 place day nursery at the “award winning” Odds Farm Park, near High Wycombe in November 2019, and there is a vacancy for an experienced and Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our new team!
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Eligible for a number of free individual adult or child tickets to the farm park only day admission (number dependant on hours worked, eligible after successful completion of probation period)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free cold lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• Free staff car parking
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Practitioners, qualified to a minimum Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident with all areas of the EYFS, and Safeguarding.
You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Please note the nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday and so shift patterns will be rotating within these opening hours. Please make sure you can commit to early and late shifts before applying.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Baby Room Leader – Early Years, Childcare, Nursery

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Are you a Room Leader looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want a new challenge? Something different, and unique?

Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we are opening our brand new 96 place day nursery at Odds Farm Park in November 2019, and there is a vacancy for an experienced Baby Room Leader who can be responsible for the day to day running of the under 1’s room in this new, unique farm based setting.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Eligible for a number of free individual adult or child tickets to the farm park only day admission (number dependant on hours worked, eligible after successful completion of probation period)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free cold lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
Free staff car parking
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities

To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:

You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Please note the nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday and so shift patterns will be rotating within these opening hours. Please make sure you can commit to early and late shifts before applying.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

For further information call Lucy Horwood on 07803 007238.

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